Fishing Reports

November – The Quiet Time of Year

As the ice starts to envelope the creek and the cold and darkness begins to set in for the long winter, it's time to pull out the last remaining boat and settle in until the creek and river are frozen...

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Closing Out Yet Another Memorable Season At Northwoods Lodge

As the summer wraps up here at Northwoods Lodge, we can’t help but look back on our season and reminisce some of the best memories our guests created with us. Like most Alaska fishing lodges, we have had numerous incredible...

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Nabbing Those Late Season Fish With Northwoods Lodge

The journey for a salmon headed inland to their spawning grounds is long and tiring. Every four years, they make their way upstream from saltwater to the freshwater pools they once hatched from, themselves. Late July and August bring up...

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Baiting For Salmon: Fly Fishing

There are a lot of ways to fish, whether it be trolling backwaters, shoreline fishing, or wading in the shallows. One of our favorite ways to fish here at Northwoods Lodge is the classic fly fishing. It is popular on...

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Getting Ready For Salmon

Every year, Alaska becomes a hub for anglers from across the globe in search of world-class salmon fishing. Here at Northwoods Lodge, we are well underway with the new fishing season and are excited for the array of salmon making...

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Our Favorite Season Is Here!

As the temperatures begin to warm up once more and the ice and snow dissipate, Northwoods Lodge is prepping for one of our favorite seasons. While our fishing fanatics are tuning up their gear, the start of a new fishing...

Taking Your Child Fishing At Northwoods Lodge

Alaska provides some of the best fishing opportunities in the world, and there’s simply nothing like dragging a beautiful king salmon from a pristine river in the Alaskan wilderness. However, it is essential to remember that fishing isn’t just a...

Get To Know The Fish: Part 2

Alaskan waters are considered some of the best for world-class Salmon fishing. Housing some of the most popular trophy catches and tastiest of fish, it is easy to see how places like Northwoods Lodge are hot spots for anglers. Fishers...

Come For The Fishing, Stay For The Dogs

Alaska is known for its world-class fishing and expansive wilderness, but one thing that has drawn a crowd since 1973 is the Iditarod. Every march, mushers and their trusty team of dogs take to the Iditarod Trail to race against time...

Get To Know The Fish: Part 1

Panoramic mountain views, beautiful sparkling waters, and incredible wildlife are all parts of what makes Alaska marvelous, but the main attraction tends to be the fishing. People come from all over the world to get the chance to battle the...

The Best Gift This Holiday Season

Winter is closing in and the Holidays are right around the corner. Many people will be receiving the common pair of socks, a few candy canes, and enough holiday cookies to feed a village. Instead of giving the same thing...

Skwentna Alaska Fishing Vacation

Alaska is full of spectacular scenery, incredible wildlife, and rich history. Known for its world-class fishing, Northwoods Lodge is a place to visit during your Alaska fishing vacation. You will be able to catch king salmon, pink salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon,...